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South American Weather and Crop Update (9-23-25)
While the weather is not too different from the usual in South America, the economy in Argentina is seeing some rough times. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said planting progress in Brazil is slightly ahead of schedule. Things are much different down in Argentina. The economy is suffering, and instead of just lowering the export tax like usual, they have eliminated it entirely for a while in order to get...
Taking every precaution necessary to prevent African Swine Fever
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines this week. As can be expected, the African Swine Fever virus was a central topic of discussion.The national pork board recently put together a trip to Europe to study...
Ag may have a quiet year in the Iowa State House
The last few years were busy for agriculture in the state of Iowa. We saw ethanol legislation, property tax legislation, and so much more. With all that accomplished, there isn?t a whole lot left on the immediate horizon for ag under the dome of the Iowa capitol...
Research identifies $400 million in unrealized soybean value
A new partnership aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. This unrealized value could bring $50 per acre or $400 million in economic return for U.S. soybean farmers, according to the United Soybean Board. The collaborative focus will test how heat and...
HPAI causing increase in egg prices
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak is causing a short supply of eggs, leading to higher prices for consumers. According to American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson, the key factor in that price change is the inventory of laying...
The importance of making plans for planting
As February approaches it?s still too cold with too much snow on the ground to get much work done outside. However, it is a great time to sit down and draft a plan of attack for planting season 2023.Andrew Penney is a technical agronomist with Dekalb based in Iowa. He...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-26-23)
This week?s exports were average to slightly bullish. Corn numbers are still just a little disappointing, but soybeans and wheat are friendly. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride said there have...
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